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Large Goods Vehicle Drivers: Immigration Controls

Commons · Question 97439 · Tabled 4 Dec 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 9 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Maya Ellis

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to secure an exemption to the EU Entry / Exit System for international road hauliers.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 9 Dec 2025

The European Union’s (EU) Entry/Exit System (EES) is being implemented by the EU to improve border security. EES does not introduce new restrictions but will replace the current manual system for border checks of the 90 in 180-day (90/180) limit on short ...